General Information 
Portneuf Orthopaedic Medicine
At Portneuf we take great pride in the quality of care that is delivered by our orthopaedics physicians. These men and woman specialize in the treatment of injuries and diseases of your body's musculature system. This is a large, multidimensional part of the human body that includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. This system allows you to do all the active things you enjoy so much.
The orthopaedic physicians at Portneuf care for patients of all ages, from newborns with clubfeet to young athletes requiring arthroscopic surgery right up to seniors with arthritis … and of course, anybody who might have broken a bone.
While orthopaedic surgeons are familiar with all aspects of the musculoskeletal system, many orthopedists specialize in certain areas, such as the foot and ankle, spine, hip or knee. Most of the physicians at Portneuf have chosen to focus on specific fields like pediatrics, trauma or sports medicine.
Portneuf's orthopaedic surgeons manage special problems of the musculature system. This involves:
- Diagnosis of your injury or disorder
- Treatment with medication, exercise, surgery or other treatment plans
- Rehabilitation by recommending exercises or physical therapy to restore movement, strength and function
- Prevention with information and treatment plans to prevent injury or slow the progression of diseases
Orthopaedic physicians can treat many musculoskeletal conditions without surgery, by using medication, exercise and other rehabilitative or alternative therapies. For most orthopaedic diseases and injuries there is more than one form of treatment. If necessary, he/she may also recommend surgery if you do not respond to other treatments.